Attention:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL):
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Student Jacket, Paper & Pen or Marker & Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Discuss case studies
- Demonstrate aircraft tiedown procedures
- Conclusion
Student Actions:
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
After Landing, Parking and Securing Guided Scenario:
- After landing at an uncontrolled field without an FBO, the pilot finds there are no tiedown points
- What options does the pilot have?
Private Pilot (Airplane) After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with after landing, parking, and securing procedures
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Private Pilot (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
PA.XII.A.K1:
Airplane shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. -
PA.XII.A.K2:
Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
Private Pilot (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
PA.XII.A.R1:
Activities and distractions. -
PA.XII.A.R2:
[Archived]. -
PA.XII.A.R3:
Airport specific security procedures. -
PA.XII.A.R4:
Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Private Pilot (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
PA.XII.A.S1:
[Archived]. -
PA.XII.A.S2:
Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. -
PA.XII.A.S3:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s). -
PA.XII.A.S4:
Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. -
PA.XII.A.S5:
Secure the airplane.
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.